The Crown Princess calculated with her fingers and the prince was terrified.

"Actually, the reason for this is very simple. Since ancient times, jade pendants have been used to protect one's safety. However, the butterfly pendant worn by the Second Prince has a crack, which proves that there is a problem."

Jade is believed to ward off misfortune; could it be that the owner of the jade pendant is in trouble?

Jiang Xianyue also wanted to know about the butterfly pendant. It was perfectly intact in her previous life, but it was destroyed as soon as she arrived in this life. This was not a good omen.

She suppressed her curiosity and stared intently at Shen Qinglan.

"I am truly unable to offer any help in matters of saving lives, but there is a Grand Preceptor in the court who will surely be able to assist the Second Prince in resolving this matter!"

Jiang Xianyue's tone remained icy; ever since returning from Wanggu Mountain, she had treated almost everyone this way.

Shen Qinglan sensed something was wrong and inquired about it, since Jiang Xianyue's attitude was rather strange.

Could it be because of this butterfly pendant?

I don't know why, but this thing was fine before.

When their eyes met, their gazes were tender and unspoken. Jiang Xianyue lowered her head, suppressing all her thoughts.

"To be honest, this time when I came down the mountain, all I wanted to do was see my family."

"His Majesty spoke of marriage... My status is too low; I am unworthy of this royal prince. I fear I will not have the destiny to restrain someone of such noble birth!"

Jiang Xianyue bowed, then turned and left.

Shen Qinglan held the butterfly pendant in her hand.

"Is it because of you that her personality changed so drastically? Wasn't it supposed to be a predestined opportunity? How could this be..."

……

Speaking of the butterfly pendant, Jiang Xianyue recalled something about Shen Shijing.

Since Shen Shijing has repeatedly claimed that the Butterfly Pendant and the opportunity belong to him, why is he denying it now? If you want to know about the Butterfly Pendant, go back to your sect or ask Shen Shijing who arranged it; that will easily clarify the matter.

only……

Jiang Xianyue had a headache.

Shen Shijing did not acknowledge the butterfly pendant in this life.

It was the same in my past life; I only spoke after I died.

There's something Shen Shijing might not know yet, or might be pretending not to know, so how could Jiang Xianyue possibly ask him about it?

Her gaze swept over the crowd, but Shen Shijing was nowhere to be seen.

"Why is my sister here all alone?"

Jiang Ruyan's ghost is relentless, and she still has a group of sisters by her side. She couldn't make a fool of herself in this life, and she still hasn't let go of her.

Just then, Jiang Xianyue spotted Shen Shijing. He was under the shade of a tree in the distance, with a woman beside him smiling and dressed in luxurious clothes. There were so many people at the banquet that Jiang Xianyue spotted him at a glance.

They were destined to be together; in their previous life, the emperor almost bestowed a marriage upon them.

If it weren't for the turmoil in the court, Liu Miaomiao would have long been the legitimate Crown Princess.

So it was... a love rival.

Shen Shijing seemed quite patient these days, and Liu Miaomiao amused him with a smile on his lips.

It is said that Liu Miaomiao is a descendant of loyalty and righteousness. Her father was a great general who died for his country, leaving her an orphan. She was granted the title of princess and was loved by everyone in the palace from a young age.

Besides being the real Princess Yongning, she was also a well-known noblewoman in the capital.

Jiang Xianyue couldn't compete with girls who had a head start in life, but she wasn't afraid.

Thinking about Shen Shijing, Jiang Xianyue didn't hear Jiang Ruyan's incessant chatter.

Jiang Ruyan frowned slightly.

"Sister, I'm talking to you, can you hear me!"

Seeing that Jiang Xianyue was distracted, Jiang Ruyan raised her hand to push her. Jiang Xianyue noticed this and quickly grabbed Jiang Ruyan's sleeve, and the two fell into the water together.

In an instant, the entire audience erupted in commotion and turned to look at the pond.

"Both of the Jiang family's daughters have fallen into the water!"

Someone shouted loudly, and Shen Shijing, who was in the distance, heard it and subconsciously stood up.

Liu Miaomiao frowned.

"Brother Crown Prince, what are you looking at!"

Liu Miaomiao's hand barely waved to Shen Shijing.

"Miaomiao is telling you about the interesting things that happened during her trip to Jiangnan!"

Liu Miaomiao, of noble birth, never took the noble ladies of the capital seriously.

"Pushing people into the water, why does this kind of trick happen every year? These women have so many other things to fight over, why do they have to do this? It's really tiresome."

"Brother Crown Prince, why are you interested in this matter?"

Jiang Xian Yue fell into the water, something that never happened in her previous life.

Shen Shijing had already stood up and walked towards the lake.

Jiang Xianyue had already climbed out by the lake.

Because she grew up outdoors, she was a fairly good swimmer, so a mere lake wouldn't have nearly cost her her life.

But Jiang Ruyan was in a worse situation. Her heavy clothes became even heavier after getting wet, and as a delicate young lady from a prominent family, it took several people to pull her out.

The atmosphere has been built up to this point.

When Jiang Ruyan saw a large crowd, she started crying and sobbing.

"Sister, why did you push me? Do you know I can't swim and I'll die?"

You've bullied me all along, and now you're doing it too..."

The Emperor also came, frowning.

Consort Yang ordered that Jiang Xianyue and Jiang Ruyan be taken away to change their clothes, and the crowd pointed and whispered about Jiang Xianyue.

Why would I push you into the water?

Do you also think you've done something to offend me?

Jiang Xianyue's words caused an uproar throughout the room.

Jiang Ruyan was also stunned, seemingly having forgotten how to cry.

"If you hadn't offended me, why would I push you? Do you think you're bored in the palace and want to watch me swim, or do you think you're too old to live and want to cause trouble in front of the Emperor?"

"If you've offended me, why did you do it in the palace? Aren't you just asking for trouble?"

Jiang Xianyue spoke very rudely.

At this moment, Jiang Ruyan didn't say anything.

Consort Yang frowned.

"Alright, ladies, go change your clothes. It's still a bit chilly, and we're worried you might catch a cold!"

Jiang Xianyue was in a terrible mood. She looked at Consort Yang and her desire not to become the Second Prince's wife was very strong. She turned around and shoved Jiang Ruyan hard.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Jiang Xianyue said directly, "Jiang Ruyan, it was I who pushed you this time. If you want to frame me, produce the evidence."

And this time, I accepted the punishment.

After she finished speaking, she followed the palace maid away.

The crowd's murmurs grew louder, all saying what Jiang Ruyan had done to offend Jiang Xianyue, that even in the palace, Jiang Xianyue would do such a thing.

Some say Jiang Xianyue doesn't know the rules and has an eccentric personality.

“Brother Crown Prince, everyone says that the eldest daughter of the Jiang family has a good destiny, and several princes are eager to marry her. After seeing her today, she is indeed quite special.”

But she has a fiery temper and seems difficult to get along with!

As Liu Miaomiao turned around, Shen Shijing was momentarily distracted.

Liu Miaomiao couldn't help but feel dissatisfied.

……

On the other side, Jiang Xianyue took a shower without ceremony and prepared to change her clothes.

The room was filled with incense, the smoke curling gently, creating a very warm atmosphere.

Jiang Xianyue hadn't finished changing her clothes when she heard footsteps outside the door. She held her breath and heard the person open the door.